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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 465.42 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 465.42 and 226.99 is: 313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 465.42 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/465.42 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 465.42 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 105,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,645.69/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.22

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